17-Dec-2014 16:18

Ruble Remains Volatile as Russia Pledges to Sell Foreign Currency - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/russian-government-tries-to-support-volatile-ruble/

London man convicted of killing ex-partner and baby daughter - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/dec/17/london-man-convicted-killing-ex-partner-baby-daughter-roland-mckoy

David Cameron: Conservatives 'don't need to raise taxes' - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/11298888/David-Cameron-Conservatives-dont-need-to-raise-taxes.html

Libby Lane appointment: Women bishops debate not over - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30519694

Bookies suspend betting on the Queen announcing abdication on Christmas ... - Belfast Telegraph :: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/bookies-suspend-betting-on-the-queen-announcing-abdication-on-christmas-day-following-rush-of-bets-30845030.html

Al-Sweady Inquiry: UK army murder claims 'deliberate lies' - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30515369

European Court Reverses Status of Hamas as Terrorist Organization - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/world/europe/hamas-palestinian-statehood-vote-european-parliament.html

Pakistani Army Chief Asks Afghans to Help Find Taliban Commanders Behind ... - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/world/asia/pakistan-premier-lifts-death-penalty-moratorium-following-school-massacre.html

Cuban president to make announcement on US relations - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-cuba-usa-castro-idUSKBN0JV1IV20141217